Tianjin Municipal People’s Government
Tianjin Municipal People’s Government is a driving force behind the development of financial markets and a strong supporter of corporate growth. The government has designated Tianjin to become the next area of significant economic reform and growth akin to Shenzhen and Shanghai Pudong. The Central Committee of the Party and the State Council have made Tian-jin’s Binhai development a part of China’s national strategic plan and is pushing for the Binhai New Area to become the model for capital market reform. Tianjin has a population of approximately 10 million and is the economic and transportation hub for China’s northern region. It is rapidly becoming a popular first point of entry into China for many international enterprises and the most important growth region for China’s businesses.
The All China Federation of Industry & Commerce
The All China Federation of Industry & Commerce has a rich history of more than 50 years. Currently it has 2 million members and over 3,000 local organizations in its national network. It is the key organization for China’s small- and medium-sized enterprises in supporting and influenc- ing corporate development and company independence and benefits. Participating in the First China International Private Equity Forum is All China Federation of Industry & Commerce’s China M&A Association, which is the key organization in China’s M&A and private equity space and in indus- try consolidation.
The Association for Corporate Growth
The Association for Corporate Growth is the premier global association for professionals involv-ed in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. The association has 12,000 members including over 700 small- to medium-sized private equity funds with capital bet-ween $200 million and $1 billion. Over the past five decades, ACG has sponsored many success- ful private equity conferences in the United States and Europe and has built a strong brand asso-ciated with capital investing worldwide.
